SIGNAGE is set to be used in Helensburgh and Lomond to alert road users to the 20mph speed limits being trialled across much of the area.
Argyll and Bute Council recently revealed proposals for where it will implement the speed limits as part of ‘Project 20’, a road safety initiative funded by Transport Scotland.
Councillor John Armour (SNP, South Kintyre), the council’s policy lead for transport and infrastructure services, has now given an update on the scheme.
The details feature in a report which will be considered by the full council at its meeting on Wednesday, September 23.
Councillor Armour said: “I am pleased to report that the design stage for the proposed 20mph speed limits across Helensburgh and Lomond is now complete, marking an important milestone for the first phase of Project 20.
“This national road safety initiative, funded by Transport Scotland, is aimed at creating safer streets and supporting active travel by reducing speeds on selected roads to 20mph.
“The next steps will include publishing information on the council website, displaying on-street notices in affected areas, and installing new signage to alert drivers that they are entering 20mph zones. Once signage is in place, the new speed limits will become legally enforceable by Police Scotland.
“My thanks to everyone involved in helping us develop the proposals for streets that would benefit from a speed reduction for safety reasons.
“Suggestions from partners such as the community councils and Police Scotland have been vital in forming our development of the project in Helensburgh and Lomond.
“The measures will be monitored and reviewed during the trial period, with officers considering speeds, traffic flows, driver compliance, road-safety outcomes and feedback from residents, businesses, community councils, road users and other stakeholders.
“This evidence will help determine whether each change should be made permanent, amended or removed.”
